Animal rescuers removed 76 dogs found stacked in cages in a garage and inside a Needville home on Thursday.

Officials with the Fort Bend County Animal Services, Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office and the Houston SPCA Cruelty Investigators participated in the rescue.

According to a Facebook post from Fort Bend County Animal Services, 46 of the 76 animals are puppies. Some of the puppies were found in animal pens and crates inside the home, with soiled-looking newspapers covering the floors.

"FBCAS has been working for the past week to ensure that these dogs would be surrendered amicably and that they would be taken to where they could receive treatment and care," officials said in the post.

Officials said some of the dogs are pregnant and some of the puppies are still nursing. The dogs are currently receiving care at the HSPCA, officials said.

HSPCA officials said the organization plans to take custody of the animals.